This 18-year-old center, located on San Pedro Street, is devoted to cultural and political activities. Cultural art programs help in promoting social justice, which this organization strives for. Issues affecting women, lesbians, gays, the poor and people of the working class are of their prime concern. Various pottery workshops, film festivals and exhibits are also promoted by them. In 1997, it was denied city funding and was labeled as a supporter of homosexual, abortion and anti-family values. However, the center is still going strong, which is a reflection of the support it gets from the common man.
Nestled within the La Villita Historic Arts Village, the Mayor Maury Maverick Plaza is dedicated to the city's celebrated former mayor. The plaza features his statue at the center and large open space surrounding it which is used as a venue for large scale festivals and events. This includes the fantastic annual Maverick Music Festival which sees a crowd of more than 2000 music lovers gather here to watch the performances of the local and national artists/ bands.
Morgan's Wonderland is a family fun park that believes in providing accessible fun for all kids. The park encompass rides and attractions for all ages. Some of the major attractions at the park are the Music Garden, The Picnic Palace, Water Works, Pirate Island, the carousel, and the butterfly playground, but there are many more to explore. They also host a series of events like Mom's Group and Senior Fridays. It is truly a place for fun and entertainment for all ages. The special thing about the park is that it is totally accessible to guests of all abilities. This engaging amusement park is open seasonally.
Housed in what was once the Lone Star Brewery, this museum boasts fairly comprehensive collections of both ancient and Asian art. The Nelson A. Rockefeller Center for Latin American Art displays what is probably one of the most impressive collections of pre-Columbian, Spanish Colonial, and Latin American modern and folk art in the United States. On Sundays, the museum sponsors educational workshops for children, in which they can create their own pieces of art to display at home. The museum also plays host to touring exhibits such as one featuring Egyptian artifacts on loan from Boston's Museum of Fine Arts.
Although construction did not begin until 1749, this cathedral was established in 1731 by the Canary/Spanish Islanders, who sought to build their own place of worship. It is one of the oldest cathedral sanctuaries in the United States. The famous Alamo defender James Bowie was married here and during the siege of the Alamo Santa Anna used it as an observation post. Notable historic figures Bowie, William Travis and Davy Crockett are buried here. The cathedral still draws huge crowds for Mass and always welcomes visitors.